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RS 40:2120.13

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RS 40:2120.13
§2120.13. Definitions
As used in this Part, the following terms have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section:
(1)"Certified nurse aide" means an individual who has completed a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program approved by the state as meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 483.151 and 483.154 or has been determined competent as provided in 42 CFR 483.150(a) and
(b)and is listed as certified and in good standing on the state's Certified Nurse Aide Registry.
(2)"Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health or any office or agency thereof designated by the secretary of the department to administer the provisions of this Part.
(3)"Healthcare facility" means any person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal entity licensed pursuant to R.S. 40:2006(A)(2) and operating or planning to operate within the state.
(4)"Licensee" means any nursing agency properly licensed in accordance with this Part.
(5)"Nurse" means a registered nurse as defined in R.S. 37:913 or a licensed practical nurse as defined in R.S. 37:961.
(6)"Nurse staffing agency" means any person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal entity that employs, assigns, or refers nurses or certified nurse aides to render healthcare services in a healthcare facility for a fee. However, for purposes of this Part, "nurse staffing agency" does not include the following:
(a)A nurse staffing agency that solely provides services in Louisiana under a contract or other agreement with the state of Louisiana, or any executive branch department or agency thereof, as a result of a declared disaster, emergency, or public health emergency.
(b)The federal or state government department or agency that provides nursing staff or certified nurse aides to any health care provider setting, evacuation site, or shelter location as a result of a declared disaster, emergency, or public health emergency.
(7)"Secretary" means the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health or his designee.
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